Trump plants new ‘MAGAnolia’ to succeed Jackson Magnolia – Washington Examiner
The White House recently replaced the old magnolia tree, originally planted by President Andrew Jackson over 200 years ago, with a new sapling described as its “descendant.” The decision to remove the original tree was made by President Donald Trump due to its poor condition adn safety concerns. Trump announced the planting of the new tree, referred to as “MAGAnolia,” emphasizing the intention to maintain the White House’s historic grounds. During the planting ceremony, Trump noted the beauty of the new tree and hinted that the wood from the original tree would be preserved for future use. The original magnolia was a tribute to Jackson’s late wife, Rachel, making its replacement a notable decision for the administration.
Trump plants new ‘MAGAnolia’ to succeed Jackson Magnolia at White House
The White House has replaced the magnolia tree planted outside the residence with a new sapling that is a “descendant” of the original tree planted approximately 200 years ago.
President Donald Trump revealed at the end of March that the original tree was in “terrible condition” and would have to come down as it posed a dangerous safety hazard. He promised a new tree would be planted in its place. On Tuesday afternoon, the White House’s X account posted a video of Trump and a few others digging a new hole for the “MAGAnolia” tree.
President Donald J. Trump planted a new MAGAnolia sapling at the White House — a direct descendant of the historic “Jackson Magnolia.” 🌳🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/aSJn8Zo4pp
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 8, 2025
“We have a beautiful tree now in the White House,” Trump stated in a separate post, which included several other photos of the dig.
President Trump plants a new descendant sapling of the historic “Jackson Magnolia.” The White House remains committed to the stewardship and preservation of its historic grounds.
“We have a beautiful tree now in the White House.” – @POTUS 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/0wA8ShWye2
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 8, 2025
Folklore states that the original magnolia tree was one of two planted by President Andrew Jackson, the nation’s seventh president, using seeds from his home near Nashville, Tennessee. Jackson planted the trees in memory of his wife, Rachel, who had died just a few months before he entered the White House, according to the National Park Service.
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While the original tree has been replaced by the Trump administration, Trump said the White House staff would preserve its wood, hinting that it could be used for “other high and noble purposes.”
The planting of the new “MAGAnolia” comes as Trump works with the National Park Service and the White House’s Executive Residence staff to make “enhancements” to the White House. The president argued that these are being done in order to preserve history.
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